Traumatic brain injury (TBI) decisions — 2026

The Board has remanded the propriety of reducing ratings for TBI and post-concussive headaches, as well as the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's PVD is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The rating for PTSD-TBI as of November 1, 2020 remains denied.

The Board has denied service connection for acid reflux, TBI, and CFS. The claim for bilateral plantar fasciitis is remanded due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of the issue regarding a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with TBI during a hearing before the Board.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's cervical spine condition and TBI. The VA will obtain an adequate opinion on both issues.

The Board has granted service connection for TBI residuals and depression, both secondary to Alzheimer's disease. The low back disability claim was denied, and the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss remains at a 30 percent rating.,Service connection is established for TBI residuals and depression due to their relationship with Alzheimer's disease.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and earlier effective dates for tension headaches and lower back condition. The remaining issues of service connection for eye, neck, persistent cough, TBI residuals, and bilateral leg conditions are REMANDED.

The Board has remanded the cases for obtaining a missing claim form and determining the appropriate date of claim. The effective dates for both TBI service connection and SMC based on need for aid and attendance are being reviewed.

The Veteran's service-connected Traumatic Brain Injury did not meet the statutory threshold for special monthly compensation (SMC) at either the housebound or aid and attendance rates due to lack of permanent housebound status or need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's PTSD and TBI disabilities are granted with initial ratings of 70 percent. IBS is granted effective August 21, 2014. The Veteran's left and right lower extremity radiculopathy claims for service connection are denied.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for various conditions as the appellant withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for TBI is denied. The appeal for entitlement to TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's TBI and associated mild neurocognitive disorder are currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum rating available under DC 8045. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing from appellate consideration in December 2025.

The Board has restored service connection for TBI, head scar, and migraine headaches due to the AOJ's improper severance of these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back pain and traumatic brain injury due to a lack of evidence showing a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury, left shoulder condition, and lower back pain as there is no persuasive evidence of a current disability or in-service event that would support these claims.

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran seeks an increased disability rating for her MDD with TBI, which has been rated as 30 percent disabling. The Board finds that the RO did not consider all relevant evidence and remands the case to obtain additional treatment records from a Vet Center.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected TBI is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his residual symptoms and differentiate them from any related mental health conditions.